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    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Published: May 14, 2021 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, plus they’re loaded with peanut butter! Add your favorite mix-ins to make them your own (chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, etc.)!

    overhead view of a Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie with a bite taken out of it

    Say hello to these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies - the love child of two of my favorite cookie recipes. This mashup of our famous oatmeal cookies and my favorite peanut butter cookies are straight-up cookie heaven. 

    These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, plus they’re loaded with peanut butter! Add your favorite mix-ins to make them your own (chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, etc.)!

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie torn into pieces

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies: Ingredients & Substituions

    overhead view of the ingredients in these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    • Salted Butter. Unsalted butter or coconut oil can be used in place of salted butter. 
    • Creamy peanut butter. I recommend using a variety of peanut butter that is solid at room temperature. You can also use crunchy peanut butter if you like the little  bits of crunch in your cookies. 
    • Eggs. Try to make sure the egg is room temperature! I have not made this recipe with an egg substitute, so if you do let me know in the comments below!
    • Vanilla Extract. Please only use pure vanilla extract (not imitation) for the best taste!
    • Light brown sugar. If you like a little bolder, molasses taste then you can use dark brown sugar. Coconut sugar also works well. 
    • Granulated Sugar. Organic cane sugar is my granulated sugar of choice, but regular granulated sugar works perfectly.
    • All-purpose flour. A 1:1 gluten-free all purpose flour can be used to make these cookies gluten-free.
    • Cinnamon. Choose your favorite ground cinnamon! The higher the quality, the better it will taste!
    • Fine sea salt. I only ever bake with pure, fine sea salt. If you are using iodized salt I recommend decreasing the amount of salt by half. 
    • Mix-ins. Adding mix-ins is optional. I’ll chat about possible add-ins later on!

    How to make oatmeal peanut butter cookies

    These peanut butter oat cookies are easy to make! We'll walk through the process together and don't forget to watch the video.

    Combine dry ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, sea salt, baking powder and cinnamon. Set aside.

    overhead photo showing How to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer), beat together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

    Once the mixture is smooth, add the vanilla and egg and beat until combined.

    two overhead photos showing How to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Add dry ingredients & oats

    Next, add the dry ingredient mixture and beat until combined. Then add the oatmeal and beat until evenly distributed.

    two overhead photos showing How to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Add mix-ins

    If desired, add mix-ins. I prefer to add chocolate chips to make these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! But the mix-in possibilities are endless! Here are some suggestions. 

    • chocolate chips (obviously)
    • Peanut Butter Cups (chopped or use mini)
    • white chocolate chips
    • raisins
    • dried fruit (cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
    • cinnamon chips (YUM)
    • nuts (walnuts, pecans, sliced almonds, etc.)

    Chill

    Cover dough with plastic wrap, or transfer to an airtight container with a lid and chill for at least 1 hour.

    two overhead photos showing How to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Measure dough

    Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven. Use a small cookie scoop (1.5 to 2 TBS) to measure out the oatmeal cookie dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Once the dough balls are on the parchment paper, gently and ever-so-slightly press the tops down. This will ensure even baking.  (NOTE: Dough will be slightly tacky, but should still roll easily into balls).

    Bake or freeze dough

    Bake the peanut butter oatmeal cookies in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes, or until cookies are just barely set.

    How to freeze peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough

    Instead of baking, you can also freeze the dough to bake later. 

    To freeze: 

    1. Form dough into balls. 
    2. Place cookie dough balls on a non-stick cookie sheet and put them in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until firm. 
    3. Transfer to an airtight, freezer-friendly container (I recommend either a glass storage container or a freezer-friendly ziplock bag). 
    4. Freeze for up to 1 month. 
    5. To bake: remove dough from the freezer and let it come to room temperature. Then bake according the the recipe instructions. 
    two overhead photos showing How to make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Cool

    Once cookies are baked, let them cool on the baking pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Store

    Store these peanut butter oat cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days (if they last that long)! 

    FAQs about Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Can you use natural peanut butter in cookies?

    Yes, but be aware that the cookies may spread more and be more on the crispy side than the soft side. Also, many natural peanut butters are unsalted, so you may need to increase the amount of salt int he recipe by ¼ tsp.

    How do you keep peanut butter cookies from crumbling?

    First, make sure you do not over-bake or over-mix them. Second, be sure to store them in an airtight container.

    Why are my cookies dry?

    The most common reason for dry cookies is over-baking. Check your oven's temperature and bake for a shorter amount of time.

    overhead photo of 17 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies on a cooling rack

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    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies on a cooling rack, one with a bite taken out of it

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    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Laura
    These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, plus they’re loaded with peanut butter! Add your favorite mix-ins to make them your own (chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, etc.)!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chilling 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30 Cookies
    Calories 135 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • KitchenAid Mixer
    • Parchment Paper
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup salted butter softened
    • 1 ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • Optional: ½ cup mix-ins chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, peanut butter M&Ms, etc.

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, sea salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
    • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add vanilla and egg and beat until combined.
    • Add the dry ingredient mixture and beat until combined.
    • Add oatmeal and beat until evenly distributed.
    • Add chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
    • Cover dough with plastic wrap, or transfer to an airtight container with a lid and chill for at least 1 hour.
    • After 1 hour, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Use a small cookie scoop to portion dough into 1 ½ TBS portions, roll into balls and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the tops down slightly. (NOTE: Dough will be slightly tacky, but should still roll easily into balls).
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes, or until cookies are just barely set.
    • Let cool on the baking pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

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    Notes

    Store

    Store these peanut butter oat cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days (if they last that long)! 

    Ingredient Substituions

    • Salted Butter. Unsalted butter or coconut oil can be used in place of salted butter. 
    • Creamy peanut butter. I recommend using a variety of peanut butter that is solid at room temperature. You can also use crunchy peanut butter if you like the little  bits of crunch in your cookies. 
      • If you use natural peanut butter (liquid at room temperature) be aware that the cookies may spread more and be more on the crispy side than the soft side. Also, many natural peanut butters are unsalted, so you may need to increase the amount of salt int he recipe by ¼ tsp.
    • Light brown sugar. If you like a little bolder, molasses taste then you can use dark brown sugar. Coconut sugar also works well. 
    • Granulated Sugar. Organic cane sugar is my granulated sugar of choice, but regular granulated sugar works perfectly.
    • Fine sea salt. I only ever bake with pure, fine sea salt. If you are using iodized salt I recommend decreasing the amount of salt by half. 
    • Mix-ins. chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, white chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, cinnamon chips, walnuts, pecans, etc. 

    How to freeze peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough

    Instead of baking, you can also freeze the dough to bake later. 
    To freeze: 
    1. Form dough into balls. 
    2. Place cookie dough balls on a non-stick cookie sheet and put them in the freezer for 1-2 hours or until firm. 
    3. Transfer to an airtight, freezer-friendly container (I recommend either a glass storage container or a freezer-friendly ziplock bag). 
    4. Freeze for up to 1 month. 
    5. To bake: remove dough from the freezer and let it come to room temperature. Then bake according the recipe instructions. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kathy

      August 24, 2022 at 8:34 am

      Do you only use 1/2 cup of flour?

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 24, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    2. Susie Fulton

      July 14, 2022 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful!! Been looking for a recipe like this for a long time. Not sure what made it so different from other recipes but I printed it out to use again. 😋😋😋

      Reply
    3. Emily

      July 07, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Such a good classic delicious cookie recipe. Peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip is my favorite cookie ever, and this knocked it out of the park.

      Reply
    4. Noel

      May 17, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      love it!!!!!

      Reply

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